The Scam of Meaningful Work
Confronting the Idols of Passion and Calling
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Pub Date 5 Jan 2027 | Archive Date 4 Feb 2027
InterVarsity Press | IVP
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Description
Tired of chasing the "perfect job" that never delivers? It's time to break free from the illusion of meaningful work.
The Scam of Meaningful Work by Serena Wang offers a refreshingly honest conversation for Christian millennials and Gen Z adults who feel trapped between career ideals and disappointing realities. Wang dismantles the myth that work should be our primary source of identity, purpose, and fulfillment, drawing from a personal journey that took her from Google corporate to barista to missionary.
This provocative yet compassionate exploration challenges both secular "follow your passion" culture and common Christian ideals about finding God's calling for your life that often leave young professionals feeling spiritually confused and discontent in their careers. Wang reveals how these idealized messages, often rooted in socioeconomic privilege, create unrealistic expectations, and she helps you reorient your focus on what truly matters.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781514014042 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 208 |